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The AMA’s Offi cial 2009 Safety Code includes the following regarding the use of
model aircraft:
2009 OFFICIAL ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS NATIONAL MODEL
AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE
Effective January 1, 2006
GENERAL
1. A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-human-carrying device capable of
sustained flight in the atmosphere. It shall not exceed limitations established
in this code and is intended to be used exclusively for recreational or
competition activity.
2. The maximum takeoff weight of a model aircraft, including fuel, is 55 pounds,
except for those fl own under the AMA Experimental Aircraft Rules.
3. I will abide by this Safety Code and all rules established for the fl ying site I use. I
will not willfully fl y my model aircraft in a reckless and/or dangerous manner.
4. I will not fl y my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows, or model
demonstrations until it has been proven airworthy.
5. I will not fl y my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet above ground
level, when within three (3) miles of an airport without notifying the airport
operator. I will yield the right-of-way and avoid fl ying in the proximity of full-scale
aircraft, utilizing a spotter when appropriate.
6. I will not fl y my model aircraft unless it is identifi ed with my name and address, or
AMA number, inside or affi xed to the outside of the model aircraft. This does not
apply to model aircraft fl own indoors.
7. I will not operate model aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous
boosts (other than air), nor will I operate model aircraft with fuels containing
tetranitromethane or hydrazine.
8. I will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode or
burn, or any device which propels a projectile of any kind. Exceptions include
Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely
attached to the model aircraft during fl ight. Rocket motors up to a G-series
size may be used, provided they remain fi rmly attached to the model aircraft
during fl ight. Model rockets may be fl own in accordance with the National Model
Rocketry Safety Code; however, they may not be launched from model aircraft.
Offi cially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices
and practices as defi ned within the Air Show Advisory Committee Document.
9. I will not operate my model aircraft while under the infl uence of alcohol or within
eight (8) hours of having consumed alcohol.